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Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Deputy should read the report of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs on this matter. We know everything there is to know.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: I am only encouraging the speaker to read the minutes of the relevant meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: We have been debating it.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: Not under the Trotskyist.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: However, you do provoke me because I have to find holes in your argument.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Sunni military forces were not defeated; they just filtered away and have regrouped. Does this not indicate an understanding of society, power and structure, that they are capable of entering into dialogue on a peace process or some other process at some stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: I am talking about the ones that have formed or reformed or been created.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: The Chairman is right in the light of the current potential-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: Does Dr. Hashemi support the recent Swedish-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: If I can summarise my interpretation of what Dr. Hashemi has been telling us, he would see Saudi Arabia as one of the more dangerous of the Islamic states in the region. Iran is suffering hugely economically, to the extent that the Republican Guard is advising the ayatollah that the finances of Iran are so treacherous that he cannot sustain the support already being extended to those forces...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: I always feel uncomfortable when we as Westerners are asked to provide solutions to problems in Africa, the Middle East or, as now for instance, in this war zone. Does Dr. Hashemi think the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL, group have a structure with which to negotiate on peace or other alternatives to what it is doing? Does he see a role for the Arab League? The West should not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and Middle East: Dr. Nader Hashemi (19 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: What a complex crisis it is. We extend our sympathy to the people of Syria who have suffered. They are heading into the winter months and have gone from having a very sophisticated wealthy middle class society to what it is today. I am concerned about several issues. While I accept and applaud Dr. Hashemi's outline of how Ireland can play a role in finding a solution, it is startling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: It was an academic question. Does it refer to the integration of the European workforce or of diverse communities in Europe? Eurofound is a tripartite European Union agency providing knowledge to assist the development of social and work-related policies, one of its objectives is increasing labour market participation and combating unemployment by creating jobs, improving labour market...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank the delegation from Eurofound for its presentation and the documentation that accompanied it which is phenomenally interesting. What is the composition of Eurofound, as I note it is a tripartite agency? Mr. Menéndez-Valdés spoke about increasing labour market participation, combating unemployment by creating jobs, improving labour market functioning and promoting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: That is the problem with you in the Chair and me on the side lines. You have stolen my next question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: Those Ministers with 75% to 100% attendance rates should be applauded. The majority of members of this committee have excellent attendance rates. Does the delegation not feel disappointed that Ireland shows, sadly, a 55% attendance rate, given the importance of Europe and role of the European Movement Ireland in explaining and engaging with the broad masses on it? The electorate voted for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: I thank Ms O'Connell for her presentation. I always find it rather interesting. I hope I do not repeat my questions of last year. It is noteworthy that European Movement Ireland is an independent organisation. I will play devil's advocate. How do we know it is independent? It has a private membership system. We do not know who the members are or how many there are. Ms O'Connell could...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Reform (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: 148. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 6 November 2014, if she will clarify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44261/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: 308. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda graduates of the most recent graduate class who will be sent to the Kilmainham district (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44279/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Evictions (18 Nov 2014)

Eric Byrne: 524. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the Housing Act of 2014 will implement specific measures to increase the powers of local authorities and housing associations to properly discharge their duties as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44278/14]